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Mr. Bona stated the trail and mini park cannot be constructed without the credits for Park <br />Dedication from the City. The developer is paying over $1M to bring in the infrastructure into <br />the property. <br />Mr. Riverblood asked Mr. Bona to respond to Chair Sis, and say what the benefit of the private <br />open space/park is to the City. Also, he clarified that there is no relationship between bringing in <br />sewer and water, to the Park Dedication issue. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park cannot be constructed without the street. Residents from outside the <br />neighborhood will be using the park especially when the trail is completed and Lake Itasca is in <br />place. <br />Acting Chair Sis stated he thought the trail to Lake Itasca would be more of a direct route, similar <br />to what was in the original plan. <br />Mr. Riverblood stated with regard to the development the trail it is somewhat out of alignment. <br />This was a concession made. Mr. Riverblood disagrees when the developer says there cannot be <br />a park without a street or utilities —the street and utilities will still be built without respect what <br />occurs with Outlot C. <br />Commissioner Trappen is concerned with the HOA. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park would be City property and maintained by the HOA. <br />Commissioner Trappen does not believe people outside the community will go into the park if <br />they do not live in the area. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park is one acre and to maintain it is not substantial and will be maintained <br />by the HOA. <br />Acting Chair Sis stated he would be in favor of Option 1 and the City take the Park Dedication <br />and use it for larger parks. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park cannot be built if no credits are received. <br />Mr. Riverblood pointed out there was more than one precedent prior that constructed private <br />parks without Park Dedication credit, and clarified that the developer's statement that 'no <br />development this size has ever been in Ramsey' is not entirely accurate. The 1,200 acre North <br />Fork PUD has many green space areas and a fully developed private park and maintains it. <br />Commissioner Leistico stated a compromise would be to have the park along the edge of the plat <br />[along Puma] and this plan does not show a direct path to the park. It is an indirect path and not <br />an inviting thoroughfare, and no access for wildlife. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/May 11, 2017 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />